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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.74, 1,249.17 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.74, 1,249.17 and 256.02 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.74 : 1,249.17 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.74/1,249.17 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.74x = 1,249.17 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.74x = 319,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,812.50/832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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